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Holly Martinez

CASTLE ROCK,CO

Summary

Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 20+ years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Espree Child Learning Center
06.2012 - Current
  • Assessed student progress using observational techniques and adapted curriculum accordingly.
  • Organized inclusive educational events enhancing community involvement and child engagement.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
  • Established a positive classroom culture where students felt comfortable taking risks in their learning without fear of failure or judgment from peers.
  • Improved student behavior and classroom management through effective communication and consistent enforcement of rules.
  • Enhanced students'' social skills with daily group activities focused on teamwork, cooperation, and respect for others.
  • Ensured compliance with state standards by aligning curriculum materials, lesson plans, assessments, and reporting processes.
  • Incorporated a variety of assessment tools into instructional planning in order to accurately measure student growth and inform future teaching decisions.
  • Coordinated with other Pre-Kindergarten teachers to share resources, ideas, and best practices in order to continually improve instruction across the program.
  • Assisted and supervised 30 children through entire school day.

Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Primrose at Shadow Canyon
05.2009 - 05.2012
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
  • Led classroom activities fostering social, emotional, and cognitive development in children.
  • Mentored junior teachers, providing guidance on instructional strategies and classroom management.
  • Collaborated with parents to support children's learning goals and address developmental concerns.
  • Maintained a safe, nurturing environment promoting positive behavior and conflict resolution skills.
  • Assessed student progress using observational techniques and adapted curriculum accordingly.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Espree Child Learning Center
05.2001 - 05.2009
  • Assisted in creating a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment for preschool children.
  • Supported lead teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and educational activities.
  • Facilitated small group activities to promote social skills and cognitive development.
  • Monitored children's progress and communicated observations to lead teacher effectively.
  • Helped maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom setting conducive to learning.
  • Engaged with children during playtime, encouraging creativity and interaction among peers.
  • Aided in the preparation of instructional materials, ensuring resources were readily available for each lesson.
  • Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
  • Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Drawing

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
12.2011

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Gross motor skills development
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Play-based learning
  • Fine motor skills development
  • Outdoor play supervision
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Creative teaching strategies
  • Art and music integration
  • Early childhood education
  • Build positive relationships with peers, students and families

Accomplishments

At Primrose at Shadow Canyon i earned "Employee of the Month", three times for continually adapting to situations that arose. They recognized the creativity and fun lesson plans I brought to the classroom.

Certification

  • Arapahoe Community College 2010

- ECE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education

- ECE 103 Guidance Strategies - Children


  • Colorado Shines PDIS

-Early Childhood professional Credential 3.0- Level 5

- Early Childhood Teacher 2011

-Director- Large Center 2024

- Standard Precautions, including Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases and Immunizations August 2025

- Recognizing and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect August 2025


  • First Aid and CPR certification August 2025


  • Full Time Childhood Teacher at Espree Child Learning Center January 30, 2004 - present License #3037

Timeline

Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Espree Child Learning Center
06.2012 - Current

Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Primrose at Shadow Canyon
05.2009 - 05.2012

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Espree Child Learning Center
05.2001 - 05.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Drawing

Metropolitan State University of Denver

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